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• PHTH 590: Experimental

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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• PHTH 591: Technology in Physical Therapy (TDPT)

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces the student to current technology that is available and influences the profession of physical therapy. Topics include literature searches, management software, virtual reality, and how to critically evaluate technology.
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• PHTH 592: Evidence-Based Practice (TDPT)

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course will emphasize Sackett's model of evidence-based medicine. Students will learn how to critically evaluate medical literature. Students will be required to perform literature searches, read, interpret, critique and apply current research to clinical practice to provide a rationale for practice.
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• PHTH 593: Differential Diagnosis (TDPT)

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Whether physical therapists practice under increasingly prevalent direct access laws or practice by physician referral, their ability to recognize systemic disease is critical. This course will prepare physical therapists to recognize signs and symptoms of systemic disease and make appropriate medical referrals.
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• PHTH 595: Workshop

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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• PHTH 598: Selected Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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• PHTH 631: Neuroscience I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is primarily a study of the development of the human nervous system, the morphology, classification and basic physiology of neurons, and the neuroanatomy of the brain and spinal cord. It provides a basic foundation of knowledge regarding the essential concepts of neuroscience with a focus on the basic physiology and 3-dimensional anatomy of the central nervous system.
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• PHTH 636: Neuroscience II

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course builds upon the basic neuroscience foundation provided in Neuroscience I (PHTH 631). A systems approach is utilized to examine structure and function of the clinically relevant systems of the peripheral and central nervous systems as applied to neurological evaluation. An introduction to basic neurological physical examination methods is included.
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• PHTH 645: Clinical Experience I

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to provide students with first hand knowledge of the multi-faceted role of the profession of physical therapy through an introductory two-week full-time clinical experience. Students will have the opportunity to practice basic examination and intervention skills under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
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• PHTH 650: PT Modalities

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on the theory and physiological effects of selected instrumentation with indications and contraindications relevant to specific problems. Therapeutic modalities include: heat, cold, electrical current, light, sound, intermittent compression and traction. In addition, the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide will be reviewed relative to physical therapy modality practice.
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